Braden Housenga
Prophetstown
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating bulldozers, loaders, excavators, dump trucks anround the site, off-road trucks and skid loaders. Dependable and hardworking and collaborator with almost 7 years of construction industry experience. Work safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Also have OSHA 10 certification on my phone.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Jud Ellmaker
Prophetstown
09.2019 - Current
- Run loader, skidloader, bulldozer, roller, excavator and more
- Build roads for solar farms
- Done commercial sites from digging for foundations to grading the parking lot with rock getting read to asphalt
- Load trucks with rock or dirt depends on what we are doing
- Dig in sewer and water main
- Can help labor also know a lot of things helping run grade to doing concrete also
- Have done lots of concrete parking lots for Arby’s so I know how to run lots of concrete machines and how they work
- Help work on equipment when something needs fix or greasing machines
- Pick up on things quickly and adapt to learn new things quickly
- Very motivated on learning more
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on all heavy equipment to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate equipment usage and workflow efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for all personnel.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors to report project status and equipment issues.
- Executed grading, trenching, and leveling tasks according to project specifications.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
Education
Morrison High School
Morrison, ILSkills
- Equipment operation
- Machine inspection
- Site preparation
- Maintenance procedures
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Jud Ellmaker
09.2019 - Current
Morrison High School